My work naturally oscillates between ongoing, explorative series and requests for site-specific pieces. Commissions are often inspired by the directions in which I’m exploring, such as the recent Sky House series, and the current Lumenpear, Skyhull, and Seedpod series.

Other commissions are substantial departures, bringing with them new ideas and approaches that may well spawn another series. This welcome interplay of the familiar and the unknown keeps the work fresh and growing.

Sometimes I’m approached with a request for something for a specific spot. Other times, it’s
the aesthetic of the work that’s of interest, and we scope out a
fitting place for it. I’m happy to work either way. Ideally, I visit
the location, but I often work as well from photos of the work’s
destined home.

An essential factor upfront in any commission-related conversation is the functionality of the piece: Is it primarily an aesthetic addition to an already sufficiently lit space? If so, it would be considered mood lighting. Aspearsais a fine example, as it basically lights itself, while sharing a warm, candlelight-like glow with its surround.

If the requested piece is to provide functional lighting, we'll clarify what qualities the light should have, and I'll design around it. Ambient light adds to overall light level and is more diffuse. Task lighting is directional, focused on areas where activities like reading or cooking take place. Spot lighting is similar to task lighting, but focuses on highlighting things like art and architectural features.